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		magduf on Aug 9, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Eat less meat: UN climate change report calls for ... I hate to point it out, but ObamaCare is an example of the reverse: you're mandated to purchase health insurance, or else pay a hefty penalty fee.

gbear605 on Aug 9, 2019 [–]

Yeah, and that’s part of why it was so controversial. On top of that, op seemed to be suggesting making it illegal - as in go to jail - not having a penalty, which is substantially different.

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